Redskins @ Giants: Like Xbay said... Giants will look to start the season off on a good note, forget the superbowl hangover this team is looking for the Superbowl Euphoria.

Bengals @ Ravens: Rookie Quarterback?? If Joe Flacco can have a good game then the Ravens Defense should win this.

Seahawks @ Bills: Seahawks, they have been one of the most consistant teams the last 5 years.. i dont see anything changing radically with them this time around.

Jets @ Dolphins: Ooh tough game!!! Jett Favre got a point to prove and so does Chad Pennington. I think it'll boil down to JETS Defense just knowing what Chad likes to do out on the paddock.

Chiefs @ Patriots: Another team here looking to avoid the Superbowl hangover, I don't know Glenn Dorsey status, but it be nice if he helps Tom Brady to the sideline after ruining him on sack.

Bucs @ Saints: Bucs will get in and get Out like Hurricane Gustav!!! The Saints ain't gonna rally around the people of New Orleanes who suffered a fizzer of a storm. the fact they were training in Indianapolis only solidifys that this team might lose the game due to focus and preperation.

Rams @ Eagles: Eagles were the most unfortunate team to miss out on the playoffs last year. That NFC East is brutal... i think by Midseason, it'll be the Cowboys and the Giants worrying about locking up that Wildcard spot cause The Eagles will be the team winning there division.

Texans @ Steelers Steelers let down a lot of Pittsburgians last year losing to the Jaguars in one of the greatest playoff games of 2008 (that wasn't named the superbowl) i think the Steelers wont let down there hardcore fans.

Lions @ Falcons: Calvin Johnson M-O-N-E-Y!!!

Jaguars @ Titans: This is a tough game to predict. Jaguars should win it... But this Titans team is a great outfit and unlucky that they play in the same division as the Colts and Jacksonville.

Cowboys @ Browns: I got a hunch on this game... Going with Browns in Cleveland Town!!

Panthers @ Chargers: Merriman, won't see the end of the game... I'm hoping Jonathon Stewart runs for triple digits.

Cardinals @ 49ers: Nate Clements is gonna struggle whether or not it's Larry Fitzgerald or Anaquin Boldin. I'd like to see the Niners win but i think there QB situation is shakey and they are a carbon copy of the Raiders 2007 and there QB issues.

Bears @ Colts:Superbowl 2007 replay!!! I'll be watching this game.

Vikings @ Packers: tough nailbiting division hitout, Aaron Rodgers is gonna get a warm welcome to his 1st NFL start against one of the leagues stanuchest Defense.. He'lll get a even warmer welcome when he steps into his Air Favre's and doesn't give a Brettesque performance in front of the Cheeseheads

Broncos @ Raiders:There's not one player on this Raiders Squad that will single handily win them the game. RUN DMC might get some big yardage and Jruss might sling in the deft 6 point pass, but it'll take a team effort to pick up this victory. There's no doubt in my mind that the Raiders will win this. I just wanna see Shannarat experience a losing streak too the Raiders

Redskins @ Giants.- Just because everybody is picking the Giants to win it. Oh, and they won last year due to the amount of pressure on the QB they got. I love Tuck, but losing Osi and Strahan has to show.

Bengals @ Ravens.- I'm just going with Baltimore because they play at home...

Seahawks @ Bills.- Seattle still should be between the top teams of the NFL this year... although I'm pretty curious about their running game.

Jets @ Dolphins.- The Jets have to win this season. No excuses.

Chiefs @ Patriots.- The Patriots won't have the kind of year they had las season, but KC still ain't good enough to beat them.

Bucs @ Saints.- I really like the Saints offseason... and still don't know which Bucs we're gonna have. Our D still will be good, but I've got lots of doubts about our passing game. Should be a good one, but I expect a big season from New Orleans, and it should start with this game.

Rams @ Eagles.- Considering the teams of the NFC East, this is a must-win game for the Eagles.

Texans @ Steelers.- Houston is a good team. Good enough to lose lots of close games this year, that is.

Lions @ Falcons: Matt Ryan is gonna have a tough year. I think it's a good decision to make him the starter... but it's gonna be a LOOOOONG season.

Jaguars @ Titans.- Jags D dominates the game.

Cowboys @ Browns.- Just going against Pawno's hunch.

Panthers @ Chargers.- With or without Merriman, San Diego still is one of the top teams of the league.

Cardinals @ 49ers.- I don't know what to think of this one, so I'm going with the home team.

Bears @ Colts.- Colts. Easily. This is gonna be Lovie's last year in Chicago. Failing to develop a QB is gonna kill his career as the Bears coach.

Redskins @ Giants: Yes, it was only preseason but the Redskins were a mess this preseason trying to adjust to new HC Jim Zorn's system.

Bengals @ Ravens: Was going to go with the home team but with a rookie QB Joe Flacco starting I gotta go with the experienced QB.

Seahawks @ Bills: Going to be an ugly game. Seahawks WR's are so banged up and inexperienced that they even placed a call to me to try out for them. Seahawks have a miserable history on the East Coast and even worse in 10am games. Hasselbeck will be rusty and this will be a low scoring game that the defense will pull out in a 13-10 Seahawk win.

Jets @ Dolphins: I really want to pick the Dolphins in this one but just too much turnover on their roster to come together in their opener.

Chiefs @ Patriots: No brainer pick. KC is just DREADFUL

Bucs @ Saints: Saints had a good offseason and will use Gustav as a rallying point much like they did two years ago with Katrina.

Rams @ Eagles: Rams improved on defense but not enough and Bulger does not respond to pressure well and Philly's d-coordination Jim Johnson is a master at rattling QB's.

Texans @ Steelers: While I think Houston could challenge for a playoff spot, this is a tough spot for them opening up on the road. Steelers will throw the ball a lot this season and look for Ben to have a terrific season.

Lions @ Falcons: My upset special. Nothing to base it on other than you can never feel good about Detroit.

Jaguars @ Titans: Going with the home team and Jeff Fisher in this one.

Cowboys @ Browns: Romo just has too many weapons for the Browns defense.

Panthers @ Chargers: Not a fan of Delhomme at all. He is garbage. Unless Williams and Stewart each rush for over 100 yards like they did two weeks ago in a preseason game, they have no shot especially with Steve Smith serving his two game suspension.

Cardinals @ 49ers: Once again, it seems like the analysts trendy pick is the Cards. I guess if you pick them every year, it will come true one of these years. But not this year. Cant believe I am picking any team led by JT O'Sullivan.

Bears @ Colts: Still no QB for the Bears and an inexperienced but talented runner in Forte, but not enough for Manning and crew in opening up their new Lucas Oil stadium.

Vikings @ Packers: With a below average QB in Tavaris Jackson, Packers dare Vikes to throw by leaving their talented defensive backfield in single coverage to stack the box against Peterson and Chester. With Bryant McKinnie suspended, Vikes will have a tough time having room to run and Jackson will not be able to beat them.

Broncos @ Raiders: Raiders have just been abysmal against the AFC West over the past several years and have always struggled to beat Shannahan's Broncos. Nothing would make Shannahan happier than to stick it to Al on Monday Night in the Raiders home opener.

Baltimore @ Houston.- The D is still there. The O still ain't. I'm going with Baltimore, but I wouldn't be surprised to see a Texans W.

New England @ NY Jets.- Game of the week. Lots of storylines in this one. I'm going with the most experienced QB, but I stil expect a close game.

Pittsburgh @ Cleveland.- Cleveland might have a tough season, considering all the expectations. Starting 0-2 won't be easy to swallow.

Philadelphia @ Dallas.- Another big game. Philly had a great showing against the Rams, but it won't be the same in Dallas. I'll pick the home team, until the Eagles prove they're for real against a top team (then, McNabb will have to prove he can stay healthy).

Chicago @ Carolina.- Great win by Chicago last week and even though Carolina has been a terrible home team last few seasons, I am going Carolina as going 2-0 on the road to start a season is brutally difficult. Also traditionally Cover 2 teams are a bit vulnerable to power running teams and Carolina has two very good backs.

Tennessee @ Cincinnati.- Cincy is just a mess.

Green Bay @ Detroit.- Will be interesting to see how Rodgers does in a road divisional start but GB is just too talented and Detroit was terrible defensively last week.

Buffalo @ Jacksonville.- Going for the road upset in this one. Buffalo quietly has an outstanding defense and Jacksonville's offensive line is in shambles. This is an outstanding game.

Oakland @ Kansas City.- Games between these teams are usually decided by 4pts or less and the Raiders are just so disfunctional right now to pick them. I think the Raiders have more talent, but the Chiefs win the game in front of a sea of fans wearing Red.

Indianapolis @ Minnesota.- I've gone back and forth on this pick. A slight lean towards the home team as the Metrodome is a hostile environment for road teams.

NY Giants @ St. Louis.- Rams might be the worst team in the league and Giants are not intimidated by playing on the road. double digit win for the G men.

New Orleans @ Washington.- Zorn looked over his head last week as a HC. Game management was terrible. Going with the better coach in this one.

San Francisco @ Seattle.- I will be at this game and always it will be LOUD. I look for the Hawks to be much more aggresive on defense to test JT's resolve. Look for Seneca Wallace to play some WR and make at least one big play. Hawks 20-13

Atlanta @ Tampa Bay.- Cant pick a rookie QB on in his first road start against a decent defense.

Miami @ Arizona.- If the Cards truly want this to be THEIR year, this is a game they MUST win. And they will...

San Diego @ Denver.- Not completely sold on the Donkeys and their small and thin defensive line will be tested. SD always seems to start slow and they will drop to 0-2 before making their annual turnaround.

Baltimore @ Houston.- Another rookie QB on the road. This game has been moved to Monday night so it affects the normal routine of a home game for Houston but I look for their defense to bounce back and have a great game against the Ravens and Houston being able to make just enough plays on offense to win this game.

New England @ NY Jets.- Nobody does more with a challenge and adversity than Bellichik. Add to that a game against his rival Mangini and I think Bill will have his guys super motivated. Too much pride on this team to throw in the towel after Brady going down.

Pittsburgh @ Cleveland.- Cleveland got too much hype if you ask me in the offseason. A very tough schedule for them and they will drop to 0-2.

Philadelphia @ Dallas.- Andy Reid has OWNED Dallas over the years and I am going to pick the upset in this game. Cowboys are no doubt the most talented team in the NFC but they might be getting a bit full of themselves.

San Francisco @ Seattle- The 12th man aids its hometeam to a close victory over the 49ers. Hasselback will struggle against the 49ers defense, without a great running game. But 49ers OFF is BAD

Atlanta @ Tampa Bay- The boring game of the week. Lots of punts, but Bucs win 17-13.

Miami @ Arizona- Bolden/Breaston/Fitzgerald are the best 1-2-3 recievers in a team. Pass happy Wisenhunt has the perfect QB in Warner to lead them to victory.

San Diego @ Denver- Cutler to Marshall. Cutler to Royal. People in Colorado are beginning to forget the name Elway after young Jay continues to play great.

Baltimore @ Houston- Ben Rolthersberger.... I mean Joe Flacco leads a very underrated Baltimore team to victory. The Playoff bound Ravens prove that Houston's run last year was just a mirage.

New England @ NY Jets- Cassel will prove quite possibly that Tom Brady is the NFL's most overrated QB. Patriots Offense is still dominant!

Pittsburgh @ Cleveland- Anderson throws over 300 yards, Lewis runs another 100+ in a 38-34 shootout win for the Browns

Philadelphia @ Dallas- Tony Romo waited a long time to become the starter less then two years ago. His Patience has groomed him to the best QB not name Peyton. Cowboys win reletively easily over a good Eagles team

Chicago @ Carolina- If Carolina can beat the Chargers on the road, then they’ll beat the bears at home.
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Tennessee @ Cincinnati- Is Vince Young, the new Matt Leinart or Alex Smith… Promising 1st rounders riding the bench cause of bad form. If Kerry Collins can string some wins, then I’m guessing it’s not automatic for Vince to return to his starting position.

Green Bay @ Detroit- Green bay was solid at home against The Vykings. I’m just not ready to give Aaron Rodgers the Favre Crown til I see him win on the road.

Buffalo @ Jacksonville- Buffalo, could easily go out and win this game especially after the beaatdown they give Seatlle. But Jacksonville got served there own beatdown last week against the Titans and will look to make corrections at home.

Oakland @ Kansas City- I’m gonna keep losing these NFL Pickum contests if I select OAKLAND week in and week out. But this is a game I had them winning before the season even started. Sure Larry Johnson is gonna move the chains and so to is Fargas/McFadden… It’s the Quarterback position which will win this contest and KC is QB’less at the moment.

Indianapolis @ Minnesota- Wow INDY on the road… I wonder when the last time they opened the season 0-2, I won’t be checking the record books for that stat because Indy will be a comfy 1-1 and Minesota will get off to there ritual starting the season of 0-2

NY Giants @ St. Louis- There’s not too many bright spots I see in my crystal ball for this St Louis Team..

New Orleans @ Washington- Washington goes home… & they actually a really good football organization when they play at home.

San Francisco @ Seattle- Hooray for me… I picked up Julius Jones for my fantasy team when I knew the Hawks were playing SF… Me gonna get heaps of Fantasy points.

Miami @ Arizona- Chad Pennington living in Miami… Handling the heat of florida, But can he handle the heat of Arizona????

San Diego @ Denver- Will the dozen Chargers fans in Qualcomm be chearing for Marty again when Norv gets his season off to a 0-2

Baltimore @ Houston- Flacco… Houston welcomes you to Super Mario!!!

New England @ NY Jets- New England is gonna keep asking themselves why??? They keep losing to teams from New York.

Pittsburgh @ Cleveland- I’m ready to write off Cleveland as the Cindarella Story of 2007 and call them Same ole Dawgpound in 2008

Philadelphia @ Dallas- Tony Romo… This will be by far the hardest Defense you go up against this season… Your 1st loss will be on Monday Night and the 1st negative T.O headline /soap story will make bulletins on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Chicago @Carolina- Bears lookin good in the first game.
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Tennessee @ Cincinnati-Both teams are pretty weak right now, but i'll take the titans.
Green Bay @Detroit- Green bay has the DB's to control detroits passing attack, and they also have an offense that can keep the D fresh.

Buffalo @ Jacksonville- The bay area QB/HB combo will come out on top in this one.
Oakland @ Kansas City- I don't know who the Raiders can beat at this point. Huard seems to be able to step in and make big plays. DeAngelo gets brown sugar'd all day and gets burnt for a couple TD's.
Indianapolis @ Minnesota- Indy will be fired up, not used to losing in this opening months. AP will hurt Indy's D, but Manning will take advantage of an Aggressive minny D.

NY Giants @ St. Louis- it's the Rams
New Orleans @ Washington- Saints won't light it up on grass, Redskins D comes up big.
San Francisco @ Seattle- As long as the Niners don't play down to the injured hawks level, we should squeak by. JTO needs to make plays without the TO's. Better field position should give the niners room to work.
Atlanta @ Tampa Bay-. Honeymoon is over, Turner won't keep it up and Ryan will get hit.
Miami @ Arizona- Arizon looks decent, though they are known for letdowns.

San Diego @ Denver- Don't be fooled, it was the Raiders who the broncos played last week
Baltimore @ Houston- Houston's D grinds one out.
New England @ NY Jets- Favre becomes a hero for NY, dwight lowery gets a pick!
Pittsburgh @ Cleveland-cleveland can't grind with the steelers

Philadelphia @ Dallas- Philly outshoots the cowboys setting the stage for a tight NFC East race.